Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Weekend getaway: Taipingshan

Living in Taipei is very convenient and comfortable. But every once in a while, I yearn to leave the city, in particular the noise and pollution, behind for a breath of fresh air and a change of scenery. This past weekend, we did just that, we left Taipei behind for Taipingshan in Yilan. The drive took 2-3 hours --mainly because driving from the base to the top of the mountain took over an hour. Aside from hiking in the forrest, we also soaked in the hot and cold spring. I definitely felt rejuvenated afterward. The great thing about Taiwan is that since it's a small island you can find beautiful places to hike without having to drive too far.

Entrance to Taipingshan


Our hotel



Walking along the railroad (built by the Japanese to transport trees)




Cueifong Lake





Using hot spring water to cook eggs

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